Fashion month only happens twice a year, but when it does, we can expect a fresh batch of street style pictures featuring the fashion insiders' take on the biggest runway trends and tips on how to wear them in real life. There are hundreds if not thousands of outfits to scroll through, and as inspiring as they are, the results can be overwhelming. This is precisely why we take a great deal of time and care filtering through the lot, bringing you concise edits of the trends as well as the key items that fashion editors, stylists, writers, buyers and influencers are actually choosing to buy and wear for the new season.
The spring/summer 2026 fashion month shows is not quite over yet, but there's more than enough real-life outfit fodder for us to start deducing that certain brands and cult pieces are already clear frontrunners in the race to be autumn's hottest items now. What's interesting about this season's crop is the steady pace at which the items' popularity has been building throughout the year before this peak moment.
Insiders want their It buys to go the distance (just as you do too, I'm sure), so it figures that we're starting to find that flash-in-the-pan "must-haves" are less frequently spotted, and slower burns like Miu Miu's iconic stripes and Burberry's trench coat are continuing to be worth both our wallets and wardrobes. So, should you be wondering which pieces will be joining them in the street style hall of fame for 2025, keep scrolling to see the seven items that are genuinely reaching cult status this month. They're tried, tested and highly rated for a reason.
7 Items That Have Reaching Cult Status at Fashion Month
1. Burberry Trench Coat
Style Notes: A trench coat (a Burberry one, no less) is in no way a trend, however, we lost count of how many times we spotted this timeless silhouette on the front row of LFW. And Alexa Chung has made a strong case for Burberry's newest style to be the fashion insiders' cool coat of choice this autumn. Whether paired with heels, dresses or chunky boots, this ultra-sleek, ultra-chic outerwear is guaranteed to stick around until next spring too.
Shop Burberry's Trench Coat:
The newest trench in the Burberry family.
The iconic style we all know and love.
2. Fendi Spy Bag
Style Notes: We know that a great handbag is a sound investment because it goes with absolutely everything, but if you're stuck in a rut and rely on the same simple bag to accompany your outfits, take note of Fendi's trend-defining Spy bag. After seeing it still cherished on the street style circuit almost 20 years after it's release, it deserves to make the top five on the list for its sheer staying power alone.
Shop Fendi's Spy Bag:
How sweet is the pink?
The fact that this been around since 2005 proves it's here to say.
3. Simone Rocha Biker Jacket
Style Notes: Another outerwear iten that's not really a trend but a key autumn staple nonetheless, the 2010s called and leather jackets are back, and London, Milan and New York showgoers are inclined to agree. Instead of the classic biker though, the polished fabric has popped up in the form of more feminine, belted styles from the likes of Simone Rocha.
Shop Simone Rocha Biker Jackets:
This screams '2025'.
This longer style is so elegant.
4. Miu Miu Stripes
Style Notes: It just wouldn't be fashion week without the appearance of at least one Miu Miu item, and this season is the turn of the iconic stripes, which have been a staple in the wardrobes of influencers and editors since the brand launched in 1992.
Shop Miu Miu Stripes:
The kind of tee that you'll never part with.
This is giving nautical-chic in the best way.
5. Prada Antiqued Leather Pumps
Style Notes: What happens when you take an existing cult classic buy (pumps) and turn the volume up to 100? The Prada Antiqued leather pumps of course, and from the moment we saw these shoes on Elsa Hosk a couple of days ago, we knew we would be seeing much more of them. We're almost certain that we'll see these all over Milan over fashion week.
Shop Prada's Antiqued Leather Pumps:
These are Elsa's exact pair.
The brown is just as chic.
6. Bottega Veneta Drop Aviator Sunglasses
Style Notes: Designer sunglasses will always deserve a spot in the hall of fame due to their chic timelessness, but add an aviator style into the mix and you've got yourself a certified street style icon. With wear everything from simple skirts and loafers, jeans and trainers, or printed dresses and ballet flats, this bold pair does all of the talking.
Shop Bottega Veneta's Drop Aviator Sunglasses:
The ultimate cool-girl sunnies.
They also come with silver temples.
7. Puma Speedcat Ballet Flats
Style Notes: No-one could ever accuse the London style set of being wallflowers, and this season they were all opting for Puma's trending Speedcat ballet flats. The ballet trainer style has been enjoying a renaissance as of late and now the look been adopted by a new wave of uber-cool, experimental dressers who are pairing the playful style with everything from classic white shirts and jeans to playful tulle dresses.
Shop Puma's Speedcat Ballet Flats:
The silver will really come into their own come party season.
This is the pair I invested in last month.
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